Propanol exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of propanol by South Africa reached $128.0 million in 2024 (129.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 113 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $128.0M | 129.9K t |
| 2023 | $130.7M | 134.4K t |
| 2022 | $150.5M | 135.9K t |
| 2021 | $158.6M | 128.0K t |
| 2020 | $116.4M | 126.6K t |
| 2019 | $93.1M | 110.8K t |
| 2018 | $103.5M | 87.9K t |
| 2017 | $103.8M | 106.7K t |
Where South Africa exports propanol to
The largest buyer markets were Belgium (27%), United States (13%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $34.3M | 27% |
| United States | $16.5M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.0M | 8.6% |
| Singapore | $9.0M | 7% |
| Nigeria | $8.5M | 6.7% |
| India | $7.0M | 5.5% |
| Pakistan | $4.3M | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.2M | 3.3% |
| China | $4.1M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $3.5M | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, 21% below the world average of $1.26, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Propanol imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $1.1 million of propanol in 2024 (271 tonnes). Most of the value came from United Kingdom (29%), Malaysia (25%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+277% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $316K | 29% |
| Malaysia | $269K | 25% |
| Germany | $179K | 16% |
| India | $96K | 8.8% |
| Belgium | $88K | 8.1% |
| Ireland | $73K | 6.7% |
| United States | $28K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 1.2% |
| France | $6K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $5K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa propanol exports (HS 2905.12): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2905.12: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol).
Common questions
What is the value of propanol exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported propanol worth $128.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 129.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 113 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy propanol from South Africa?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($34.3 million), followed by the United States (13%) and the United Arab Emirates (9%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 75 buyer countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average export price of propanol per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $1.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of propanol from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $103.8 million in 2017 to $128.0 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2021 at $158.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $123.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also import propanol?
Yes. South Africa imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Malaysia and Germany. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $126.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for propanol?
The HS code for propanol is subheading 2905.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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